El Cortadito Cafe Corp, 9873 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL CORTADITO CAFE CORP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9873 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33165
License #: 2316398
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Commercially processed ham kept right beside raw shell eggs in fridge.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. I small live roach found on prep table. Small live roach in kitchen on callback inspection.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Commercially processed ham kept right beside raw shell eggs in fridge.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. I small live roach found on prep table.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Food particles in hand wash sink in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top chest Freezer lid in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
11/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Kitchen back door open flies present
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet handles in disrepair
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/17/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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